Dirty Cryin' Shame

[Big Norm]

Daniel,

I agree with you. Normally, I am a purist collector. But I recently bought four model 1914 navy Lugers. These guns were U-G-L-Y. I mean they where rated a 6 pack of beer! That means I would normally drink a six pack of beer to even look at them. They were destined for shooter status or parts gun status. But I know how tough it is for people to even find these guns yet alone afford them. I turned these guns over to a restorer and turned them into beautiful princes. Somehow, I feel good about what I did. I know that 1914 DWM artillery will not be a purists collectors gun. But with a proper restoration, somebody is going to be proud of it. I would e-mail the guy who found the 1914 DWM arty and give him the name of your restorer. If the restorer is good then it can be turned from an ugly duckling into a princess. The key words here are 'good restorer'.

Big Norm